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Originally posted by Stazi:
I'll try and find pics of my old SEAT and post 'em.
yes please!
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They're on regular photos. SO I'll need to scan them. I don't have electronic versions of them anymore. 
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Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55
AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70
Gutted pre-cats $80/set
A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!
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The Astra organization was the SEAT factory team. Just like M-Sport is the Ford factory team and Prodrive is the Subaru factory team.
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DIdn't know that. I thought it was fully factory backed. 
2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi
#1 for Bendix Brakes Kits!
Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55
AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70
Gutted pre-cats $80/set
A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!
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Well, it is/was fully factory backed, but the factory basically provides budget & engineering support for the racing outfit to develop and campaign the cars.
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O-tay 
2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi
#1 for Bendix Brakes Kits!
Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55
AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70
Gutted pre-cats $80/set
A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!
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I don't know what is so unbelievable about two domestic companies entering into the WRC. It isn't like either one has a bad performance reputation. You guys mentioned that Dodge has no "worldly" influence outside of the US, and WRC is practically nonexistant in the states. I wonder what would happen when Dodge and Jeep enter the WRC and perhaps even kick the crap out of the rest of the competition? I'm pretty sure if that happened, the good guys over in Auburn Hills would let EVERYONE ON EARTH know.
I do find it disturbing, however, that you guys are complaining about the decrease in factory-sponsored teams, yet when two possible new entrants show up on the radar, suddenly BS is called? Now I would like to reiterate what I've said SOOOO many times before, and you guys apparantly aren't hearing. Mitsubishi and DCX WILL continue working on shared projects in cooperations, regardless of who owns who. I hate to tell you guys this, but oftentimes in the automotive world, two or more companies will cooperate on joint projects, usually without one owning the other. Might I remind you of a couple famous cases...
1. Chrysler TC by Maserati
2. Corvette ZR-1 (engine by Lotus)
3. Dodge Viper (Chrysler V10, modified by Lamborghini)
4. Cadillac Catera (badge-engineered Opel Omega)
5. The New-World engines (DCX, Hyundai, Mitsubishi)
6. Delorean DMC-12 (Lotus Esprit with Renault V6)
7. Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220 (Lotus Elise w/diff engine)
So really, the "oh they don't own them anymore" argument is a fat load of BS in itself. I think that Dodge and Jeep will finally bring some fresh competition to a series chock-full of retarded versions of Swedish, Spanish, and Japanese cars. I want retarded versions of American cars gosh darnit!
J.T.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 294ci V8. Custom CAI, headers on the way...
1997 Mercury Mystique Zetec ATX
Deceased February 2006
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Originally posted by MadMerc97:
3. Dodge Viper (Chrysler V10, modified by Lamborghini)
Modified by lambo eh? You got proof on that
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4. Cadillac Catera (badge-engineered Opel Omega)
GM owns opel, so what is the big deal here?
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6. Delorean DMC-12 (Lotus Esprit with Renault V6)
You got proof on this one too? I would be interested to see how John Delorean changed a Mid-engine turbo 4cycl into a front engine 6 with gullwing doors and stainless steel panels.
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Engine in the DMC-12 was supplied by Volvo.
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-'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride
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Originally posted by MadMerc97:
I wonder what would happen when Dodge and Jeep enter the WRC and perhaps even kick the crap out of the rest of the competition? I'm pretty sure if that happened, the good guys over in Auburn Hills would let EVERYONE ON EARTH know.
Where in God's green Earth do you get your knowledge?! No way Dodge can come out of nowhere and compete in WRC. Why would they? What percentage of Americans even knows WRC exists? .05%? If Dodge isn't making $ on it why would they venture into it? How long have Europeans been amassing rally knowledge?! 100 years! Might want to get your learn on before you spew useless speculation...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rally_racing
-'96 SE MTX 3L
-'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535
-'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride
-Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me
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